Saudi’s King Salman in Japan — in pictures

King Salman and hundreds of business leaders from Saudi Arabia are in Japan for talks mainly expected to focus on economic ties. Shizuo Kambayashi / AFP Photo

The visit is the first by a Saudi king in 46 years, though King Salman visited more recently as crown prince. Shizuo Kambayashi / AFP Photo

King Salman and Mr Abe inspect an honour guard. Riyadh is striving to diversify its economy away from its heavy reliance on oil exports. Toru Hanai / Pool

King Salman’s visit to Japan is part of a month-long tour of Asia. Tomohiro Ohsumi / Pool Photo via AP

The Saudi delegation has already toured Indonesia and Malaysia. The king is due to travel on to Brunei, China and the Maldives. Shizuo Kambayashi / Pool

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz meets Japanese premier Shinzo Abe in Tokyo.